Oil painting was first adopted in the West during the 15th Century. Since the start oils quickly rose to become the most respected among all the different methods because the paint dries very slowly giving the artist plenty of time to create the look they desire. However, just because Oil Paintings dry slowly does mean they need to appear dull and lifeless and for centuries people have been creating amazing and engaging works that prove this. Whether you are into grand Old Masters, subtle impressionistic landscapes or bizarre abstractions, there are a wealth of antique and vintage Oil Paintings out there. They are great because they can add a sense of instant atmosphere to any space, so 19th Century landscapes or Portraits can add a timelessness, while bright and textured works from the 20th Century will add interest and colour.
While art historians and critics will place a great deal of attention on the artist as the most important element, even unknown paintings deserve their due and space on your wall. Every artist no matter how humble will tell you that some works emerge more from divine inspiration than skill. If that work speaks to you then it is probably meant for you.
At LoveAntiques we have a fine selection of Antique and Vintage Oil Paintings for all your needs.
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Jonny Gaston OIL ON CANVAS Seascape
£ 495
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Sporting Horse Oil Painting of a Grey Mare & Chestnut Foal After Henry William Banks Davis RA
£ 7,500
Sporting Horse Oil Painting of a Grey Mare & Chestnut Foal After Henry William Banks Davis RA
£ 7,500
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Prometheus Antiques
Landscape Oil Painting by James Aumonier
£ 775
Prometheus Antiques
Portrait Oil Painting by Florence Small
£ 950
Prometheus Antiques
Cavalier Oil Painting by William Arthur Breakespeare
£ 1,650
William Rand Antiques
Still Life Oil Painting by Brian Davies
£ 950
William Rand Antiques
19th Century British Portrait Oil Painting
£ 360
William Rand Antiques
Late Victorian Landscape Oil Painting by E Brown
£ 400
Witch Antiques
Victorian Oil on Canvas by William Cowper
£ 1,875
The Old Yard
Edwardian Oil on Canvas Portrait of Girl
£ 345
Alain Michel Antiques
19th-century Russian Orthodox Icon Depicting The Virgin Mary
€ 1,100
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
19th Century Oil Painting King George III Returning from Hunting at Windsor Castle
£ 18,000
19th Century Oil Painting King George III Returning from Hunting at Windsor Castle
£ 18,000
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Antiquesdavignon
Impressionist Oil Painting of the Green Venice of France
€ 3,500
£ 295
White’s Antiques
1950s Oil on Canvas of a Ballerina - In Worn Gilt Frame
£ 240
Scottish Highland Antiques
"A Days Toil" - Robert McGregor RSA
£ 2,500
Scottish Highland Antiques
Pittenweem - John McGhie
£ 4,000
£ 410
Graham Deakin Antiques
Georges Gerbier 1906-1983 Oil on Canvas “la Madeleine”
£ 595
Graham Deakin Antiques
George Gerbier 1906-1983 Oil on Canvas “arc de Triomphe”
£ 595
£ 395
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Large Framed 19th Century Biblical Oil Painting Daniel in the Lions Den
£ 6,500
Large Framed 19th Century Biblical Oil Painting Daniel in the Lions Den
£ 6,500
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
White’s Antiques
19th‑Century Harbour Scene — Oil on Canvas in Gilt Frame
£ 1,200
JMR Antiques Ltd
Large 19th Century Flemish Country Painting
POA
London City Antiques
Extra Large Oil on Canvas Painting Aft. Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, RA of Return from Hawking
£ 28,500
Extra Large Oil on Canvas Painting Aft. Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, RA of Return from Hawking
£ 28,500
London City Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Framed Oil Painting by Thomas Kent Pelham (1831 – 1907)
£ 990
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Framed Oil Painting by Reginald Edward Arnold (1853 – 1938)
£ 5,250
Antique Framed Oil Painting by Reginald Edward Arnold (1853 – 1938)
£ 5,250
Marylebone Antiques
William Rand Antiques
Port Erin, Isle of Man Oil Painting by John Holland
£ 2,750
Elmgarden Antiques
Portraits of George IV & Mrs Fitsherbert After Sir William Beechey
£ 1,500
Portraits of George IV & Mrs Fitsherbert After Sir William Beechey
£ 1,500
Elmgarden Antiques
Graham Deakin Antiques
Oil on Board “Arouse the Tiger” by John Heseltine (1923-2016)
£ 325
Graham Deakin Antiques
Oil on Board “Romance” by John Heseltine (1923-2016)
£ 275
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Victorian Marine Oil Painting of North Shields Harbour, River Tyne - In the Manner of Bernard Benedict Hemy (1845–1913)
£ 7,000
Victorian Marine Oil Painting of North Shields Harbour, River Tyne - In the Manner of Bernard Benedict Hemy (1845–1913)
£ 7,000
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Prometheus Antiques
Superb Pair of Oil Paintings by Theodore Jensen (1816-1894)
£ 3,500
Prometheus Antiques
Marine Oil Painting by Bernard Benedict Hemy (1855-1913)
£ 450
Prometheus Antiques
Georgian Scottish Heraldic Painted Coach Panel
£ 675
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Davina Gibbs - Oil on Board 'A Wiltshire Sunset'
£ 295
JMR Antiques Ltd
19th Century American Oil on Canvas of a Boy with Dog
POA
JMR Antiques Ltd
19th Century Oil on Canvas Family Portrait
POA
Marylebone Antiques
Large Vintage Oil Painting of Nudes
£ 450
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
John Bentham- Dinsdale (1927–2008) - The America's Cup, 1881 - Mischief & Atalanta at the Start of the Race – Marine Oil Painting
£ 15,000
John Bentham- Dinsdale (1927–2008) - The America's Cup, 1881 - Mischief & Atalanta at the Start of the Race – Marine Oil Painting
£ 15,000
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
